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Congress Tries To Strip Power From Anti-Wiretap Judge
palegray.net writes "Congress is attempting to strip US District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker of his power following his ruling against the government regarding immunity for telecoms in the NSA wiretapping case. Walker was appointed to the bench by President Bush, and has attempted to enforce existing prohibitions against warrantless wiretapping. From the Wired article: 'Walker, the chief judge of the Northern District of California, affirmed that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is the exclusive legal method for conducting surveillance inside the United States against suspected spies and [terrorists]. The Bush Administration argues that Congress's vote to authorize military force against Al Qaeda and the president's inherent war time powers were exceptions to the exclusivity provision.' The article makes the observation that Congress seems to be having difficulties bringing itself to enforce the laws that it has previously passed regarding wiretapping, and seems more interesting in silencing opposing viewpoints."
Update: 07/06 16:15 GMT by SS: As several readers have noted, the vote would only limit Judge Walker with respect to this particular case. His other responsibilities would be unaffected.
I always thought the user number was a dead give away.
ok looking at my #, "always" is a bit longer than the time that I have held this view
When all else fails, try.
He's probably an illegal. They have no concept of the law as the law has nothing to do with stealing jobs and making babies.
I've already called Homeland Security.
That is a good way to get put on the watched list as you will be seen as 'un-American'.
I hope that's a joke... Otherwise you should take pride in being on such a list!
"Mr. Bush" and "tought process" in the same sentence? Something's not ri...Wait a sec...lemme got back a bit...
"Mr. Bush" and "thought" in the same sentence? Are you feeling ok?
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